Sundari Gardens (2022) User Reviews

Could have been better.

[sheshamaro · 5/10 · 6 September 2022]

The movie is kinda dragging and boring. They could have done way better with more emotional scenarios and life search scenes.

I am unable to connect with the romantic pairs as they lack chemistry and the movie just jumps here and there with songs thrown everywhere and loads of wine.

Jude: You need to find better roles. This one does not do justice for you.

Gardens? I was expecting more with nature, love for the surrounding and tharavadu. They just came in a few scenes.

The Male lead character lacks dept and does not add the much-needed impact. He just smiles and moves on like butter.

Overall it's very boring but a good attempt on certain social issues, which other film industries are scared to touch.

You can map out the story from the beginning

[ngandacinema · 2/10 · 5 September 2022]

Sundari Gardens is one of those movies you can map out from the beginning; still, you watch it with the anticipation of being amazed, but you're sadly not 😔

DELICIOUS

-The film gently opened us to Suma's world, understanding her painful journey.

The introductory scenes gave us a good sense of her purpose to defend her students and stand for justice

-We'll never get tired of saying this, it's SO ENERGIZING to see a female-centered story in Mollywood!

BLAND

-So, Victor (Neeraj Madhav) was introduced in the film as the new English teacher, yet, we never saw him teach.

He just kept on walking around the hallway, being conveniently located at the right places. We didn't quite grasp his goal or who he was

-Music was ever-present and overpowering that it didn't allow us to digest the serene moments of the plot

-The camera wasn't completing the narrative, e.g., it missed important close-ups that we had to pause and get closer to the screen to analyze some important details

-The sequence of events was, for the most part, expected; nothing out of the ordinary.

-Why was Suma's library always empty?🤔

Underrated !!!

[mprsdu · 1/10 · 5 September 2022]

As per ma view should appreciate cameraman and music director for sure . Apart from that nothing worth in this movie .More negative messages throught the movie on dialogues...encouraging egotism..not valuing relationship.. since experienced actors ,acted well .. Kindly asking director that don't spoil society like the way all spoiled already.. please try to convey positive and useful messages via cinema.. as per me cinema is a largest influence for most of the young people..as caste of Aparna she not even clear about her character ..as a fan of her I really feel very guilty for this one.as well couldnt shown on what basis they are getting in love each other if she can handle herself then why she got love on him then why showing possessed and y that much music plays for these.!!

Another Notable Performance from Aparna Balamurali

[skmenon1993 · 8/10 · 3 September 2022]

*** Sundari Gardens Movie Review ****

Written & Directed by Charlie Davis , starring Aparna Balamurali , Neeraj Madhav in lead role...

Streaming in Sony Liv OTT platform...

A feel good entertainment movie....

Plot of The Movie...

Sundari Mathew played by Aparna Balamurali is a librarian working in the school which she studied.. Sundari is a 32 year old lady divorcee plus a cancer survivor too but her personality is way opposite to it & thereby people will not be in a state of sympathy towards her. This I feel a positive factor and paves a way of motivational factor to those women's going across such similar struggles in their life..

Then comes professor Victor Paul played by Neeraj Madhav. An incident happened to a girl student thereby connecting Sundari Mathew & Victor Paul which paves a way for their friendship and what all incidents happens in their life which lifts up and down in their relationship forms the rest part of the story....

Positive Factors of the Movie....

1) After Soorari Pottaru, another Stellar Performance from Aparna Balamurali. A lady who is a divorcee, a cancer survivor may falls and breaks in her life but instead life is not to cried but to face with courage & also leave the moment.. Aparna had showcased by her emotions... On one side a love towards Victor but when she understands the difficulty in the relationship, taking matured steps & getting to move on carrying the pain had been beautifully portrayed by Aparna...

2) Neeraj Madhav had also given a good performance...

3) Location of Wagaman & Wayanad had been beautifully captured...

4) Songs was pleasant....

Negative Factors of The Movie...

1) A seaaoned artist like Vijay Raghavan shouldn't be given a extended cameo... Instead like Director Ratheesh Balakrishnan Poduval, natural people with no filmy experience but having a personal life experience so that naturality can be observed more...

Overall a feel good entertainment movie with no room of boredom..

Beautiful. Heart touching

[aneeshison · 9/10 · 3 September 2022]

New director, non famous actors, direct OTT release. So i was expecting a below average flick. But this movie does touched my heart. Finished watching the movie, and i can still feel a pain feeling in my heart. I'm so so happy that i didn't miss watching this gem.

Review: There is no action/masala/unreal scenes. Everything feels natural. But still it's entertaining. I never felt any lag. Just 10-15 minutes and i got involved in the movie (it doesn't happen normally). So anyone who loves to watch a no-lag, feel good, well directed movie, then just go for it.

Pros: Awesome BFM NO LAG Good script n direction Fresh feeling after we finish watching the movie

Cons: Some comedy scenes didn't work out, as it felt outdated but not boring I c cant remember any other cons.

A feel good movie no cringe and cliché

[varuneeye · 9/10 · 2 September 2022]

The story is a wonderful combination of a love story and a family drama.

Neeraj madhav and Aparna balamurali did a nice job. There was a sense of true authenticity in every actor's performance. The charm of the tranquil town in which it is set shining through the screen, which adds to the film's grounded nature.

Watch this movie. I recommend it to everyone.

Valare pathuke aanu cinema yude kadha pokunathu pakshe athu bore adipikunna reethyil onnu thanne alla.

Ee movie underated aayi pokaruthu ennu mathram aanu eniku parayan ullathu

Expecting a lot of movies like this in the future.

Charlie davis direction good screenplay excellent camera good.

Simply best.

[anishbharathan · 9/10 · 2 September 2022]

One of the good movies I watched recently and its my first review about cinema. Simple story line, strong script, seamless direction, cinematography, back ground score and what else the performance of lead characters! Relatable story in every ones life and it feels real. Few comments what I believe could have made it more beautiful are - blending of songs in the first half, title of the movie, not so striking which gives us a push to watch the movie however after watching the it seems to be very apt. The second half is touching. Could have paid more attention on the marketing strategies to get more reach before the release. Thank you for the entire SG Team for giving us a nice movie. Worth spending nearly 2hrs. Go for it guys and take away few moments with you.

Old school romance never gets old and Sundari Gardens is just that and more.

[annmchiramel · 8/10 · 2 September 2022]

One thing that I loved the most about this movie is that usually the movie makers put a lot of effort in making the main actor look strong, but here in the most subtle way the makers keep reminding us of how strong the heroine is in this movie. Aparna has previously showed her prowess in pulling these type of characters and I absolutely love watching her but I hope she doesn't get typecasted. Neeraj has given a good performance as well, Though there wasn't much scope to show his acting skills here.

Another best part about the movie is its songs. The songs were so beautifully done and the visuals enhanced the beauty of the movie is many frames.

In short it's a well made , feel good movie.